Wear Sunscreen
Baz Luhrmann (Mau Kilauea's Tropical Remix) Lyrics

If I could offer you only one tip for the future,
I'm about to give you some advice that you may find useful in the future.

Sunscreen would be it.
The use of sunscreen is one piece of advice that could prove to be quite valuable.

The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists,
Scientists have conducted research that demonstrates the long-term benefits of using sunscreen.

Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable Than my own meandering experience.
Unlike my personal anecdotes and advice, the scientific evidence supporting the use of sunscreen is quite solid.

I will dispense this advice now.
I'm about to tell you what I think you should do.

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth.
Enjoy the time in your life when you feel most powerful and attractive.

Oh, never mind.
Actually, forget what I just said.

You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded.
You won't fully appreciate how great you looked and felt until you're older and it's all gone.

But trust me, In 20 years, you'll look back At photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now How much possibility lay before you And how fabulous you really looked.
When you're older, you'll look at pictures of yourself and realize how great you looked at that time in your life.

You are not as fat as you imagine.
You might be worried about your weight, but you're probably being too hard on yourself.

Don't worry about the future.
Try not to stress out about what may happen down the line.

Or worry, But know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.
If you do worry, realize that it's not going to help the situation in any meaningful way.

The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, The kind that blindside you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday.
The things that will really upset you in life are often things that you never even considered worrying about; they'll come out of nowhere.

Do one thing every day that scares you.
Push yourself to try something scary or difficult every day in order to grow and learn as a person.

Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Be mindful of other people's feelings, and avoid getting involved with people who don't treat you well.

Floss.
Take good care of your teeth by flossing regularly.

Don't waste your time on jealousy.
Avoid feeling jealous or envious of others in order to focus on your own life and goals.

Sometimes you're ahead, Sometimes you're behind. The race is long And in the end, it's only with yourself.
Life has its ups and downs, but ultimately, your journey is only with yourself.

Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, Tell me how.
Try to focus on the positive things people say about you, and forget the negative comments.

Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements.
Hold on to things that are meaningful to you, and get rid of things that don't matter.

Stretch.
Take care of your body by stretching and exercising regularly.

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life.
It's okay if you're not sure what direction you want to take in life.

The most interesting people I know Didn't know at 22 What they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't.
Many of the most fascinating people I know didn't have everything figured out when they were younger, and many still don't.

Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees. You'll miss them when they're gone.
Take good care of your body in order to enjoy good health as you get older.

Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll divorce at 40, Maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Your life might take any number of different paths, and that's okay.

Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much, Or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. So are everybody else's.
Don't get caught up in taking too much credit or blame for the things that happen in your life; many things are beyond your control.

Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or of what other people think of it. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.
Be confident and comfortable with your body, and use it to its fullest potential.

Dance, Even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
Do things that bring you joy, even if no one else is around to see it.

Read the directions, Even if you don't follow them.
Take the time to learn about things, even if you don't ultimately end up doing them.

Do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly.
Avoid reading magazines that make you feel anything less than beautiful and confident.

Get to know your parents. You never know when they'll be gone for good.
Spend time getting to know and appreciating your parents while you still have the opportunity.

Be nice to your siblings. They're your best link to your past And the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Treat your siblings well, as they will always be a part of your life in some way or another.

Understand that friends come and go, But with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, Because the older you get, The more you need the people who knew you when you were young.
Be aware that friendships can be fleeting, but the people who truly matter in your life are worth hanging on to.

Live in New York City once, But leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, But leave before it makes you soft.
Experience new places and cultures, but don't let them change who you are as a person.

Travel.
See as much of the world as you can while you have the chance.

Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise, politicians will philander. You, too, will get old. And when you do, You'll fantasize that when you were young, Prices were reasonable, politicians were noble And children respected their elders.
Accept that some things in life are simply beyond your control, and that some positive aspects of the past may be remembered more fondly than they actually were.

Respect your elders.
Show respect to older people, as they have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund. Maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse. But you never know when either one might run out.
Don't rely on others to support you financially; you never know when that support may disappear.

Don't mess too much with your hair Or by the time you're 40 it will look 85.
Take good care of your hair in order to avoid looking older than you actually are.

Be careful whose advice you buy, But be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, Wiping it off, Painting over the ugly parts And recycling it for more than it's worth.
Be selective about the advice you take, but try to be understanding of those who offer it, as it may be a way for them to reflect on and learn from the past.

But trust me on the sunscreen.
Again, just remember to use sunscreen!